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Pen Testing Courses

Pen testing courses can help you learn vulnerability assessment, network security, and ethical hacking techniques. You can build skills in penetration testing methodologies, risk analysis, and incident response strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Metasploit, Wireshark, and Burp Suite, that support identifying and exploiting security weaknesses in systems and applications. By engaging with these tools, you can practice practical work that enhance your ability to secure networks and protect sensitive data.

Popular Pen Testing Courses and Certifications


  • L

    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking Practice Project & Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Exploitation techniques, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.7 (65) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Unit Testing, Software Design, System Testing, Test Case, Functional Testing, Software Design Documents, Software Development, Technical Communication, Software Systems, Program Development, Software Documentation, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Technical Design, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Ideation, Embedded Systems

    ★ 3.7 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Novartis

    Pre-formulation

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medication Administration, Chemistry, Analytical Testing

    ★ 4.8 (56) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Management, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, C and C++, Software Design, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Work Breakdown Structure, Jira (Software), Dashboard, Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Verification And Validation, Quality Assurance, Issue Tracking, Software Testing, Data Visualization, Test Planning, Workflow Management, Project Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Continuous Improvement Process, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Capacity Planning, Root Cause Analysis

    ★ 3.1 (7) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Analysis, Probability

    ★ 5 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build Next-Gen LLM Apps with LangChain & LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, API Design, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Scalability, Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Python Programming, Containerization, System Monitoring, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls

    ★ 2.6 (7) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Cyber Attacks, Python Programming, Data Access, Authentications, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, User Accounts

    ★ 4.8 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Video Game Development, Software Documentation, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Usability Testing, Peer Review

    ★ 4.8 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Getting There and Going Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Concept Of Operations, Engineering Design Process, Systems Integration, Human Factors, System Testing, Robotics, Structural Engineering, Thermal Management, Physical Science, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Monitoring

    ★ 5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting and Installing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Kubernetes, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), API Testing, Application Deployment, Software Installation, Proxy Servers, Verification And Validation, Configuration Management, YAML

    ★ 4.6 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, R (Software), Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Software, Sociology, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Dependency Analysis

    ★ 4.2 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular pen testing courses

  • Ethical Hacking Practice Project & Questions: LearnKartS
  • Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System: University of California San Diego
  • Pre-formulation: Novartis
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Getting Started with Jira: Coursera
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Build Next-Gen LLM Apps with LangChain & LangGraph: Coursera
  • Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection: Infosec
  • Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project: Michigan State University
  • Getting There and Going Beyond: University of Colorado Boulder

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